Premier's Department

Project Officer - Delivery Office (Identified)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Support teams working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to drive priority reforms and deliver meaningful change
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team undertaking a broad range of work
• Temporary full time Clerk Grade 7/8 role, up to 2 years, based at Mascot

About the Role

Join our Delivery Office team, which sits within the Reform and Innovation branch in the Aboriginal Affairs NSW group.

The Delivery Office plays a key role in supporting the Closing the Gap and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Land Strategy teams. In this role, you'll gain exposure to a broad and rewarding range of work that contributes directly to long-term, positive outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the state.

We are seeking two Project Officers to join our dynamic team:

• In the Projects and Initiatives Team, you'll help provide project management resources and expertise to the broader Reform and Innovation Branch. You'll also support smooth operations through activities such as coordinating internal reporting and managing key meetings.
• In the Oversight and Monitoring Team, you'll help monitor and track reforms and initiatives across the Branch, including financial tracking.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Work Collaboratively: You're a strong team player, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Communication Skills: You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and can confidently engage with colleagues, senior staff, and stakeholders
• Project Management: You have demonstrated experience in project management and support services, including report and brief preparation, resource coordination, and project plan implementation and monitoring
• Technical skills: You're proficient in electronic document management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and electronic communication applications, including MS Office software

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 June 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($110,266 - $122,058) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Vanessa Ford, Principal Project Officer, Portfolio Management, 0402 271 168, [email protected].

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community